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Cell Discovery, 2022 Keratoconus is a common ectatic corneal disorder in adolescents and young adults that can lead to progressive visual impairment or even legal blindness. Despite the high prevalence, its etiology is not fully understood. In this study, we performed single-
Shengqian Dou +13 more
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The variability of corneal and anterior segment parameters in keratoconus [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose: To analyse, describe and test diverse corneal and anterior segment parameters in normal and keratoconic eyes to better understand the geometry of the keratoconic cornea. Method: 44 eyes from 44 keratoconic patients and 44 eyes from 44 healthy
Cardona Torradeflot, Genís +3 more
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BMC Ophthalmology, 2021 Background Keratoconus is a chronic degenerative disorder of the cornea characterized by thinning and cone-shaped protrusions. Although genetic factors play a key role in keratoconus development, the etiology is still under investigation.
Liubov O. Skorodumova +13 more
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Scanning-slit topography in patients with keratoconus [PDF]
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Flaskó, Zsuzsanna +4 more
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Quantitative comparison of corneal surface areas in keratoconus and normal eyes
Scientific Reports, 2021 Keratoconus is a highly prevalent corneal disorder characterized by progressive corneal thinning, steepening and irregular astigmatism. To date, pathophysiology of keratoconus development and progression remains debated. In this study, we retrospectively
François-Xavier Crahay +5 more
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Prevalence of keratoconus in persons with Down syndrome: a review
BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2021 Purpose Keratoconus is a vision-threatening condition, and there is a need for knowledge about the occurrence in subgroups of the population. The progression of the disease can be effectively stopped, and vision may be restored, if keratoconus is ...
Liv Drolsum, Olav Kristianslund
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Advance in Keratoconus Biomechanics
Taiyuan Ligong Daxue xuebao, 2022 Keratoconus is a bilateral asymmetric corneal dilatation disease characterized by localized thinning and increased curvature of cornea. The alteration of the mechanical properties occurs earlier than morphological change owing to corneal structure ...
Junchao WEI, Xiaona LI
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Analysis of the pathogenic factors and management of dry eye in ocular surface disorders [PDF]
, 2017 The tear film represents the interface between the eye and the environment. The alteration of the delicate balance that regulates the secretion and distribution of the tear film determines the dry eye (DE) syndrome. Despite having a multifactorial origin,
Albietz +14 more
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Corneal Volume Measurements with Pentacam for Detection of Keratoconus and Subclinical Keratoconus
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2013 Pur po se: To estimate the sensitivity and specificity of corneal volume (CV) measurements in discriminating keratoconus and subclinical keratoconus from normal corneas. Ma te ri al and Met hod: Clinical records and Pentacam measurements of ninety-four
Nurullah Çağıl +5 more
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Corneal stromal demarcation line after collagen cross-linking in corneal ectatic diseases: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a relatively new conservative approach for progressive corneal ectasia, which is able to strengthen corneal tissue reforming new covalent bonds.
SPADEA, LEOPOLDO +2 more
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